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Modelwitz Manor
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History of the Manor House+
The history of the manor house is long and eventful. The first mention of a manor house in this location dates back to 1500. Over the centuries, the property changed hands multiple times and underwent various transformations.
Key Dates:+
- 1500 The manor house was mentioned for the first time
- 1533/35 Division into an Upper and a Lower Court
- 1565 Hieronymus von Kommerstädt reunited the two estates
- Multiple changes of ownership
- 1837 The current manor house is newly built
- 1912 The Rentengutsgesellschaft Merseburg became the owner of the estate
- 1945 Expropriation
- 2001 Manor house renovated and used as a dormitory by the Trägerwerk Sozialer Dienste Sachsen
The Manor House Today+
Today, the manor house stands as a testament to its rich past. After extensive renovation in 2001, it now serves as a modern residential facility, while still preserving its historic charm.
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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